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is ultra competitive here. However, every industry known to On the job front, blue-collar, administrative/clerical and man has a foothold in Metro New York. What’s more, there science-based jobs are available – some compliments of the FIVE GREAT are plenty of smaller jobs (survey taking, executive search, University of Indiana at Bloomington. Living expenses are call center rep) that cater to recent college grads, while still also lower here; many apartments in the area start at under offering a competitive wage ($12-$20 per hour). $600. The city’s unemployment rate was 8.5 percent as of July CITIES FOR Shreveport-Bossier, La., has emerged as the Hollywood 2010. of the South ever since Hurricane Katrina halted filming in The Pacific Northwest has been a draw for young families the state. These cities are located just four hours northwest of and singles due to its green-living initiatives and affordable GRADS New Orleans and offer a number of features that have grown housing. Oregon’s second-largest city (Eugene) is home to a in popularity among many young people. top university and boasts ample outdoor activities for those by ebony march, news EDITOR Shreveport houses a number of nationally recognized who enjoy hiking, biking and rafting. hospitals and schools. Sporting events are king, offering The gender ratio is 94 to 100 (male to female), making With each passing year, colleges and football and baseball fans ample opportunity to take in dating among the 18 and over set numerically easier than in universities spit out thousands of eager young men and women their favorite regional teams. For those pursuing careers in other cities. looking to make their place in this world. Unfortunately, the broadcasting or motion picture production, Shreveport- Jobseekers with strong backgrounds in administrative current economic forecast does not bode well for this new Bossier has several award-winning network affiliate stations assistance should feel comfortable choosing from a number generation. and film crew jobs (productions like Mad Money and Steel of professional opportunities available. As a result, many graduates find themselves moving back Magnolias were filmed nearby). While salaries are low ($35,549 on average for males; home with their parents or trying their luck in the big city. Rental and housing costs are also low: Apartments located $26,721 on average for females), the cost of living is But there are several cities across the United States that are the within a five-mile distance to Louisiana State University at comparable. Rentals throughout Eugene can be found for well financial and professional “roads less traveled.” They offer the Shreveport start at $500-$680 monthly. Additionally, a two- under $1,000 per month. As for unemployment, their average same amenities that the 18-34 demographic has grown to love bedroom, two-bath house in the popular Westwood area can is 9.4 percent. (exciting nightlife, culture, strong local economy) but with be purchased for under $70,000. Finally, the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., has risen less congestion. Culturally, Shreveport-Bossier offers a social climate better as a promising destination for those starting out in life. The Jersey City, N.J., has been called the “sixth borough of suited for those interested in moving away from the hustle of Dupont Circle neighborhood is gay-friendly; Tenleytown and Manhattan.” The reason is its close proximity to New York cities such as New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco. As of Adams Morgan are highly coveted destinations for foodies, art City: a trip on the PATH train is a mere seven minutes from July 2010, Shreveport’s unemployment rate was 7.4 percent. and music fans (Members of the Walkmen grew up here.). Jersey City’s Grove Street stop, and 15 minutes from Journal Bloomington, Ind., is a college town that rivals many D.C. is also racially diverse with many people from various Square. others in the Midwest. It is a virtual mixed cultural bag, walks of life finding common ground with one another. Rents Aside from transportation, rent is much lower than in filled with hippies, hipsters and traditional folks alike. Many are generally not cheap, but many of the outlying areas in nearby New York. Downtown Jersey City is home to a number boutiques and independent art galleries have popped up Maryland and Virginia can be reached via the metro. While of rental properties, including one and two-bedroom, around town, giving students at the local university ample unemployment is at 10 percent, the variety of jobs offered is railroad-style apartments starting at $900. The job market opportunity to socialize. much more diverse than in other cities.

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college after applying and getting accepted to more prestigious Cal States and UCs, and I’m pretty sure money had a big say THE KIDS in her decision. There is growing concern whether it’s even worth it to go to college. Intrinsically, it’s a definite yes, but financially? I’d like to ask those 238,000 debt-ridden students. DON’T STAND The cost of a UC, according to recent figures on the University of California Web site, estimates close to $30,000, both living on or off campus. For a private institution, you’re A CHANCE looking at almost double or triple that cost. The cost of college has always been very expensive, that’s common knowledge, byis den e guerra but its high cost is actually a very recent phenomenon

associated with our generation (to which one term “the Tribune/MCT Heather Stone/Chicago E arlier this year, amid reforms to help boomerang generation,” where young adults move back home ease the burden of college debt for thousands of students after moving out for college, is a direct link to our financial Scores of students are currently in default on their loans. across the country, President Obama said to his hopeful desperation). constituents, “In the United States of America no one should A very interesting article explains the history of the I could have afforded school, including taking on a part- go broke because they chose to go to college.” Months later, “student loan.” “The Kids Aren’t Alright: The Policymaking time job), only to graduate in heavy debt, there’s a sense that and with his approval rating cooling like summer heat into of Student Loan Debt” by Lawrence Bowdish explains that maybe this system is screwing with the dream that is higher autumn, those profound words ring naïve. This recession student loans are big business for private and intermediary education. It keeps people from low-to-medium economic has hit every American hard, and for those with the status of lenders like Sallie Mae, which in 2008 collected $2.16 billion backgrounds from even trying. A whole segment of the “student” (whether high school grad, undergrad, post-grad, in interest on Stafford loans (loans backed by the federal population is turned off by the prospect that their dreams of vocational school or graduate), the recession has rocked the government). It has been estimated that average student debt advancing their life will not be rewarded, but punished. foundation and promise of our education system. runs about $20,000 per person and will continue to climb. Even if these were better economic times, the cost of NPR reported that the period since September 2009 till This raises the question again: Is college worth it? No college tuition would keep rising. This recession has only now, seven percent of students defaulted on their student doubt those with degrees earn substantially more than those lifted the veil to the practices of student loans. But is there loans, “the highest number in more than a decade.” This with a high school diploma. So the financial benefits of really a choice, to bite the hand that feeds you, as they say? figure estimates that over 238,000 students are currently in borrowing money would make sense. It’s a small sacrifice for a Without loans, the opportunity for higher education is grim default on their federal student loans. Those that defaulted better, more secure financial life, security against a hostile job for the majority of us. the most, according to the report, are students who take out market, against competition for similar jobs and to become For those still in school or planning on taking out a loan, loans for at-profit colleges, which includes small trade schools financially and independently stable. Wait, never mind. make sure to continually check your financial aid and that like cosmetology and other name-brand colleges like the It’s a hard American dream to live up to. When you don’t you understand what you’re getting into six months after you University of Phoenix. have the money to afford college and then you’re given the graduate when those collection letters arrive. It’s a horrible Recently my little sister decided to go to a community opportunity through student loans (which was the only way feeling and now it’s an official part of the college experience.

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EXHIBITIONS BEST OF TERM G nomon Gallery Student Showcase byn brian e schaer

M ythical creatures and pristine landscapes line the walls of the first annual student exhibit at the Gnomon Gallery on Sept. 11. The exhibit showcases the talent of both current students and recent

graduates of the Gnomon School of Samuel Perez Visual Effects in Hollywood. The school prepares students for Work by Samuel Perez from Gnomon’s careers in the video game and visual Best of Term effects industries. The more than 70 pieces in the exhibit are either stills or sculptures. Gnomon founder Alex Alvarez relays that seeing animations as stills is a beautiful art form. “It’s nice to see them in a more traditional image,” he continues. The pieces vary from projects for class to personal endeavors; however, there is a whimsical element present in all of them. Jorik Dozy, a recent Gnomon graduate, has four landscape stills on display. One of his pieces, We Turned Into Old Souls, is a tribute to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The picturesque landscape shows the view of a sunset as thick clouds roll overhead. Two people can be seen in the foreground gazing at the scene in a mountain range. “I love landscapes,” Dozy says. “What appeals to me the most about them is you need to know everything. You’re making the whole shot, not just one part of it.” Artist Michael Cacciamani created The 72 Suicide (concept by Brian Despain). It won this week she WORKED on her flamenco moves, Gnomon’s Spring 2010 Best of Term award for Hard Surface Modeling. This is the first made paella with her host family, piece he has shown in a print format, and Cacciamani admits that when he looks at the print, all he sees is mistakes. mastered conjugating the verb “tapear” and “It’s not meant to be shown printed,” Cacciamani says about the piece. “But it’s really cool to be shown in print.” The piece is a close-up of a robot who appears to be falling apart. Upon closer analysis, analyzed Picasso’s Guernica for it becomes apparent that the robot is committing suicide. Cacciamani favors working on her Art History course. figures that are simple to model but have great composition and lighting. Peter Straub had a sculpture on display that he created as a project for a class at Gnomon. As a part of the project, students in the class had to draw a concept from a hat, and Straub pulled out “hob goblin,” so he decided to create a sculpture in tribute to The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Straub spent the 10-week course creating the sculpture. He explains the process as beginning with a broad concept and adding depth to the character in order to design accordingly. The exhibit will be on display through mid-November and is open to the public free of charge between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday. The Gnomon School plans to have another student exhibit in the future. The pieces for this exhibit were chosen based on submitted pieces from students and recent graduates. According to Alvarez, there is an interesting mix of work displayed from younger students in their first or second term. Alvarez describes the students at Gnomon as “a superstar audience to teach.” Many of the students are “young artists trying to get into the industry, as well as more experienced artists coming in to hone in their skills.” Over the past 13 years, Gnomon has evolved to meet the demands of an ever-changing entertainment industry. The graduates of Gnomon continue on to work at leading companies in the entertainment and video game industries. The school boasts a 90 percent placement rate among the 300-350 students enrolled per term. Dozy now works for Industrial Light & Magic in San Francisco as a digital matte painter. Cacciamani is moving to Vancouver in two weeks to work for Pixar Canada as a lighting apprentice. Straub works for Gentle Giant Studios in Burbank as a character modeler. what are you doing this week? Discover where you’ll study abroad at usac.unr.edu The Gnomon Gallery is located at 1015 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. For more information, visit gnomongallery.com. USAC programs are available in Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Den- mark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Thailand

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and nodding her head in agreement. “Totally.” Yet, unlike many actors on a desperate quest for attention YOU AGAIN and accolades, Bell had to be convinced to move to Hollywood to pursue klieg light glory, and it was You Again director Kristen Bell is in co-star Fickman who persuaded her. The pair met 10 years ago while doing an Off Broadway heaven. production of “Reefer Madness” in New York City. Not long after the show closed, Bell recalls, “Andy said, ‘I think you by sasha perl-raver need to move to L.A.,’ and I said, ‘You’re drunk.’” After much insistence and his promise to “be your family there,” Bell

“ High school is a pit of despair,” Kristen packed her bags and came out west. Mark Fellman Bell declares. “It’s a swirling tornado of insecurities, and “I don’t think I would have moved to L.A. if, A) [Andy] there’s really nothing good about it.” had not convinced me and B) Had he not been here. I was Odette Yustman, David Hennings, Andy Fickman and Kristen Bell Truer words have never been spoken. But Bell isn’t just too nervous. I have a best friendship and a weird older bemoaning her teenage years in Michigan. She’s actually brother relationship with Andy, and it’s a relationship I’ll take wishing he’d put a ring on her finger. The lovesick puppy dog talking about the setting of her new film, You Again. to my grave. I love him so much. I do projects with him all the thing, it works and they’re great movies, but this script has Directed by Bell’s longtime friend and collaborator Andy time. They just don’t warrant this kind of press. We’ve done so many great, feisty women. When I found out Sigourney Fickman, the comedy is about a successful woman (Bell) who plays together in black box theaters that seat 17 people, and it’s and Jamie Lee [were going to be in the film], I didn’t know realizes her brother is going to marry the girl who mercilessly because we like working together.” what to do. I was like, ‘Do you think they’ll still have me?’ I bullied her throughout high school (Cloverfield’s Odette She describes the director, with whom she’s currently was initially intimidated and then I got nervous. It sent me Yustman), so she sets out to expose the fiancée’s dastardly true developing a musical update of the ’80s classic Heathers, as right back to high school, [thinking], ‘OK, how can I make colors. With a supporting cast that includes newly minted “an indescribable ball of positive energy. He goes from job-to- everybody like me?’” national treasure Betty White, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee job spreading so much joy. As a director, you’re working with Add to that the knowledge that White would be playing Curtis and Kristen Chenoweth, Bell was in co-star heaven so many elements, and Andy always has a smile on his face. I her grandmother and Bell was “in hysterics” with excitement. while revisiting the darkest period of most people’s lives. respect him the most for that. He creates a set where everyone “The greatest thing about Betty is [everybody] says to “[In high school] you’re on this learning curve of who you is so happy to be there.” her, ‘Congratulations on your comeback,’ and her response is are and who you want to be, and you’re comparing yourself But when Fickman brought Bell Moe Jelline’s script for always, ‘Sweetie, I never left. You just forgot I was here.’ She to everyone around you and there’s no sense to it,” Bell says. You Again, the actress was excited by much more than the has such an amazing body of work and is always the funniest “Everyone just wants to be loved, and no one feels loved chance to get back to work with a dear friend. person in the room. She’s diminutive and you may forget she’s enough in high school.” “I wanted to do this script because it’s so few and far there for a second – until she zings you with the funniest joke Funny enough, the actress could just as easily be describing between that you read a really good female-driven comedy, you’ve ever heard and makes you double over.” Hollywood. especially one that [isn’t] a romantic comedy where you have “Touché,” she smirks, hoisting one well-arched eyebrow some doe-eyed, brain-dead girl staring at her co-worker, You Again releases in theaters Sept. 24.

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“The Transformers” when I was a child also, but “Voltron” wins in my book. The reason I bring this up is because there VOLTRON was a development on the ’Net today regarding a long in development film adaptation of the property. Some concept art was released onto all the movie Web sites – a move that CONCEPT ART I think is a very interesting way to go about getting feedback from fans. The project is not greenlit and apparently is being LEAKED shopped around by a company called Atlas Entertainment. I’m assuming that releasing the images is an attempt on their by n zach hi es part to stir up interest for a feature film, which I think is smart. The images depict the design and the vision for the film I haven’t written about current events in version of a fully formed Voltron, and as a lover of the design a while (for good reason), but something unique happened of the original animation I would have to say I’m actually kind today on the Internet that inspired me to speak about it. of digging it. When I was a wee lad growing up in New York in the ’90s, However … there was something that, as a fan, did bother there was a televised cartoon show that I was particularly fond me. In the image, Voltron is standing next to the Statue of of. I was so fond of it in fact, that I taped episodes off the TV Liberty. What that means is that their version of the Voltron “Voltron” on the big screen will make many people geek out. and bought whatever VHS cassettes of it I could find. story takes place on Earth. A contemporary Earth from the I even went as far as collecting toys. I was very captivated look of it. story to begin with. Making the story work as a film is an art, by the story, the characters and the mythology of it, and it That concerns me because the original “Voltron” took but it’s not impossible when you are given a lot of great stuff wound up being very influential on me as I moved into place on a planet called Arus, which had a look and a vibe to work with. screenwriting. to it that doesn’t resemble contemporary Earth at all. It was I’m not saying it breaks your chances at success, but I I speak of “Voltron: Defender of the Universe.” The pitch futuristic while at the same time having a colonial look to it. firmly believe that when adapting something like “Voltron” is simple: Big towering creatures aptly nicknamed “robeasts” It most likely means that they’re messing with the original into a film, it’s completely possible to do a faithful adaptation are unleashed by the evil King Zarkon on the planet Arus to nature of the storyline and the characters. of the original story while making a commercial film that can harm innocent people, and each time a robeast goes on the Now, obviously they own the rights and it’s their connect with audiences. warpath, five brave space explorers must pilot five robot lions prerogative to do with it what they want. I hope they do a Will this chess move work out for Atlas? Time will tell, to defeat them. At a certain point, the lions come together and good job because I’d rather them make a good film than not. but either way I think their tactic of releasing concept art to form Voltron, who then whips out a huge badass sword and But this echoes a trend in film adaptation that I don’t care for. stir up fan support is a good one. Whatever happens, seeing slices the robeast in half. And so it goes over and over again. More often than not, the producers and/or filmmakers “Voltron” up on the big screen will make even me geek out. “Voltron” proved that Japanese manga will beat American make really big changes to the essence of the stories that animation any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I loved they’re adapting, when they already have a perfectly awesome Send feedback to [email protected].

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a story about the CURTAINCALL obscenity of censorship “moments of soaring brilliance. an elegant performance by franco that shoulD reDefine his career.” -los angeles times “DamneD if franco Doesn’t nail the poet’s winningly bombastic urban-intellectual glee.” -entertainment weekly Craig Schwartz “arrestingly visual. Laura (Keira Keeley) and Amanda (Judith Ivey) in “The Glass Menagerie” franco Disappears into “The Glass Menagerie” ginsberg’s sexy earthiness.” Now-Oct. 17 @ Mark Taper Forum -newsweek When I think of Tennessee Williams, I think of “The Glass Menagerie.” This takes me back to a desolate parking lot near my college dorm, past midnight during a freezing a rob epstein/Jeffrey frieDman film New Jersey winter rehearsing the “gentleman caller” scene with my partner in his 1974 Caravan. We are at the part where the gentleman caller kisses Laura, and as he approaches me to make his move, a silent but deadly belch exits his mouth along with the stringent scent of the sausage and onions he had for dinner. This is what I last remember of “The Glass Menagerie.” Last night’s performance at the Mark Taper Forum, however, was a revelation. What a beautiful, amazingly funny, tremendously witty play Mr. Williams wrote. There is more, James franco is allen ginsberg a whole lot more, than just the “gentleman caller” scene, and it is brilliant. also starring “The Glass Menagerie” is a memory play told through the eyes of Tom Wingfield DaviD strathairn Jon hamm with mary-louise parker (played flamboyantly with great humor by Patch Darragh). He aspires to be a poet while working in a warehouse to support his mother Amanda (an unbelievable performance www.howlthemovie.com by the magnificent Judith Ivey) and his sister Laura (played with great delicacy by Keira STARTS Friday, WEST HOLLYWOOD SANTA MONICA PASADENA Keeley), after their father abandons them. Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Laemmle’s Monica 4 Laemmle’s Playhouse 7 Amanda is full of stories about her youth, especially about all her gentlemen callers, OCTOBER 1 (310) 478-3836 (310) 478-3836 (626) 844-6500 and is frustrated with her daughter Laura because not only is she painfully shy, but she wears a brace on her crippled leg and has no gentlemen callers pursuing her. After a failed attempt at enrolling her in business college, she becomes determined at all costs to find a husband for her daughter. There are no adequate words to describe Ivey’s magical performance. She transforms Join herself, and you can tell she loves every minute of being Amanda Wingfield. Every part of today! this production, from the direction to the set design to the music, is beautifully thought out with great attention to detail. —Ximena Herschberg $25 Mark Taper Forum is located at 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, visit tickets centertheatregroup.org. “Elektra” Now-Oct. 2 @ Getty Villa With Greek theater, there will be blood – a lot of blood. This was the case at the Getty Villa for Sophocles’ “Elektra.” You should know going into this play that the house of Atreus has been cursed with tragedy for at least three generations going back to when Atreus and Thyestes killed their tHey’Re step brother for fear of him winning the throne. This, coupled with pissing off the gods a few too many times, sets off a chain of tragedy and misfortune for the house of Atreus. PLayinG By the time we get to Sophocles’s play “Elektra,” the blood becomes thicker and so does the plot. Elektra’s mother Clytemnestra murders her father Agamemnon with her lover Aegisthus. Elektra, completely distraught with the loss of her father and the oUR knowledge that her mother was the cause of his death, awaits the return of her only brother Orestes to help her get revenge. sonG The beautiful support of the architecture of the Getty Villa is the perfect stage setting Don’t miss this hilarious musical starring Seinfeld for this play. Simply being in the environment in the outdoor theater watching this star and Tony winner Jason aLexandeR and performance unfold is captivating and eerily transports me to Greece 400 B.C. stePHanie J. BLock of Wicked and 9 to 5! Annie Purcell’s Elektra is frenetic and beautifully articulated. Her character’s sole purpose is to win justice for her father’s terrible death. The anguish she manifests sePt 28 to oct 10 physically and through her speeches is almost unbearable to watch. You can feel her pain and desperately want justice for her. Between the ages of 16 and 25? Love musical theatre? Want to save money? Then you Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis as the Chorus Leader gives an amazing performance. However, Pamela Reed’s interpretation of Clytemnestra, Elektra’s purposed are in the right place! Reprise’s Rush Club gives you the chance to get tickets to any mother, is the one I can’t stop thinking about. She commands her audience from the performance for $25. moment she first appears atop her balcony, cursing Elektra for continuing to mourn her father’s death and for not taking her side. It’s a complicated, but awesome experience. —Ximena Herschberg Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. For more information, Want to Join? visit getty.edu. Visit reprise.org/rushclub today! Freud Playhouse at UCLA

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“It’s been a wild ride the whole time,” he says. “I’ve winning premium literally grown up acting since I was 2. I’ve worked with most cable show? College, ALEXANDER of the same crew members the whole time, and it’s really fun of course. for everyone to see me grow up.” “I’d love to Unlike laugh track-powered family programming like keep acting and I’m GOULD “Full House,” “Weeds” was and will remain a rather adult- looking for work at oriented show based around drugs, sex and the wonderfully the moment, but it’s G rowing Up on “Weeds” hypocritical nature of modern suburban life. It is a decidedly time for me to focus rated-R TV show, and one has to wonder how the child- on school and being by zach bourque rearing process works on a show with such material. a kid as well. I am “When I started I had no idea what the show was about. college bound at the A lexander Gould is your typical 12th I was pretty naïve to it all, and everyone kept me out of it. As moment, not sure grader: anxious about his college-bound future, unsure I’ve gotten older I’ve learned a bit more and I’ve had to go where yet, but I’ll about where he’ll end up and busy as hell. He’s also now a back and catch up on everything. I look back and say, ‘Ohh never stop acting.” convicted murderer. that’s what was funny.’ I remember filming certain scenes and Like most L.A.

Gould, the 16-year-old cherubic actor best known for thinking, ‘Why am I saying this,’ but now it fits into the whole natives, Gould isn’t Showtime his role as the flawed but oddly inspirational Shane Botwin, thing. It’s funny.” entirely crazy about ended season five of “Weeds” with a bang. After the cold- As bizarre as the show’s marijuana-laden subject matter the city itself but blooded murder of last season’s antagonist Pilar, Shane and might be for a budding child actor, Gould’s naiveté fueled realizes it’s better than Kansas City. the rest of the Botwin family are once again back on the run. some of the more important character traits of Shane “I’ll be OK as long as I’m on the east coast or the west Gould notes that the new season “starts right where we Botwin, who himself was unaware of his mother’s criminal coast.” left off. We’re going on the run, and everything is getting activities for most of the earlier episodes. While the series is well into its sixth season, “Weeds” crazier. It’s a real fun season, a bit more lighthearted.” “He never knew what was going on. As time came continues to put up extremely solid numbers. The sixth The Botwin edition minivan ends up in Seattle, Wash., around, he learned about the operation and he became season premiere of “Weeds” delivered the series’ best as the family reinvents itself as Nathalie, Avi, Mike, Shawn almost the moral compass of the family; telling his family night ever in total viewers and one of the biggest nights in and (wait for it) Randy Newman amid budding pressure what was wrong and what was right.” Showtime’s history. While the Botwins might be on the run, from the FBI and Esteban’s Mexican cartel. Gould comments While the ethical ramifications of raising a child on a TV viewers clearly are not. that the reinvented family “tries to stay out of trouble but show can be dealt with subjectively, Gould wouldn’t trade it His upbringing on screen might be considered anything can’t. Fifteen minutes later they’re back in the drug-dealing for anything. but traditional, but Alexander Gould remains an extremely game and back in trouble. Nancy can’t get her head wrapped “I’ve had some experiences that I wouldn’t have had talented and bright young actor with the world at his around the normal life.” otherwise and I’ve learned things earlier than I would fingertips, just as long as he passes the 12th grade. Joining the likes of the Olsen Twins, Gould has led the normally have. I consider myself more mature because of it.” dual life of being both a Gould and a Botwin. So, what’s next for a 16-year-old actor on an award- “Weeds” airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on Showtime.

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T here’s a bitter irony about the hunter suddenly becoming N o one could have predicted 10 years ago exactly where the hunted. That is the underlying premise of Adrian Grenier’s documentary, Teenage they would be today. Even though Brenda Serrano – Daniella Alonso’s character on “My Paparazzo. At the age of 14, when most kids are hanging out at the mall, Austin Generation” – meticulously planned every detail of her future, she is living out life much Visschedyk was snapping images of Hollywood A-listers and building a career. Through differently in 2010. Brenda is the highly intelligent and determined girl next door. In happenstance, the teen paparazzo aimed his lens at Grenier, who was instantly struck by 2000, everything seemed to be falling into place with a college scholarship and her dream the photographer’s obvious youth. The shock of a kid that age bombarding him with clicks boyfriend. After 10 years, Brenda is working for a congressman in D.C., and her former and flashbulbs was enough to inspire the actor to turn the tables on the child shooter. The life with old beau Anders Holt has somehow transformed into one of singlehood. teen paparazzo would become the subject of Grenier’s documentary. “My Generation” takes a fresh approach to flashback storytelling to fill in the gaps Grenier follows Visschedyk through the streets of Los Angeles, learning about his over the past decade’s events. According to Alonso, the series is told as a documentary craft, the industry in which he works and the kid, himself. For all intents and purposes his film. subject is just like any other 14-year-old (Visschedyk is now in his late teens.). But he’s also “The show is not shot like a normal show,” she says. “The filmmaker [Elizabeth incredible savvy and mature beyond his years. He understands that he’s living in a moment Keener] is the one cutting the ‘show’ together. Nothing that the camera wouldn’t be able that may not follow him into adulthood. to capture will ever be shown as filmed footage, which makes the show more real.” What surprised me the most about Teenage Paparazzo was how in-depth it is. Grenier After joining the casts of “Friday Night Lights” and “One Tree Hill” well after both looks at the culture of celebrity and dissects it. The audience has the rare chance to series’ pilots, Alonso is excited to be a part of the original cast of “My Generation.” hear from the purveyors of lust and must (tabloid writers and editors). Rounding out “Don’t get me wrong,” explains Alonso, “I enjoyed working on [those] sets where the discussion are conversations with a number of entertainers, including Paris Hilton, everyone was very kind and inviting and generous, but being on this set is a dream come Whoopi Goldberg and Alec Baldwin. true. Most of the crew on ‘My Generation’ is the same crew from ‘Friday Night Lights,’ Teenage Paparazzo is smart, stylish, very funny and just plain cool. But it’s the evolution which is wonderful. I know it sounds cheesy but we really do all love being around each of Grenier and Visschedyk’s relationship that is the true heart and soul of the film. other.” Teenage Paparazzo premieres Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. on HBO. “My Generation” premieres Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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When Cbs’ smash comedy “Rules of Engagement” hit the air in 2007, no one could have foreseen the success it would be for the network. The sitcom depicts the day-to-day goings on of a group of friends: Audrey and Jeff (Megyn Price and Patrick Warburton, respectively) are the seasoned married couple; Adam (Oliver Hudson) and Jennifer (Bianca Kajlich) are young, sweet and engaged to be married; Russell (David Spade) is the straight, single guy whose sexual antics keep everyone on their toes. For fans of the show, “Rules” has provided a number of funny changes to its composition. Characters have changed – some becoming sharper (as in the case of Audrey); others have become dimmer (as in the case of Adam). But all are just as funny as ever. This includes relative newcomer to roster, Adhir Kalyan. As Russell’s straight edge assistant, Timmy, he adds balance and another arc to the mix. Warburton admires his co-stars but stands in special admiration of Spade. “He’s one of the smartest, off-the-cuff comics I’ve ever met,” says the actor. As for Spade, he is looking forward to the many changes in store for everyone, especially Audrey and Jeff. “I’m actually wondering if Patrick and Megyn will have a baby,” he says. Spade also kicks around the idea of whether or not his character will finally settle down and domesticate the way the others have. “I’m wondering how long I could suffer through,” he says, punctuated with a sarcastic chuckle. STARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

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lighting guys, its film editing and sound editing and epic score, what you have left is real people who, without the ‘DOUG pounds of makeup caked on to deflect a shiny forehead, might actually look like real people. And there is something comforting in that idea: that real people are behind the BENSON’S fictional people we see on the screen. I would go so far as to say that is why we love comedians. They allow us to take things a little less seriously, and they MOVIE unite us in the commonality of laughter. As Danish comedian Victor Borge once said, “Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” At one time in history, comedy could INTERRUPTION’ only be found in writing. Playwright Oscar Wilde and author Mark Twain were a couple of the first writers to infuse their Doug Benson is funny in movies and on stage. Sept. 27 @ The Cinefamily works with direct and progressive sarcasm, even when it was socially unacceptable. As Twain once said, “Humor is the starring in Super High Me and for his quick quips on “Best B dicy can e winters great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our Week Ever” can give us both a great movie and a live act. irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes “Doug Benson’s Movie Interruption” is an offspring of “The T ehis we k, I want to take a breather from their place.” In a progression that has come to be thought Benson Interruption,” his beloved live show of stand-up my stodgy life as a film writer/lover/watcher. Not to say I of as very natural but that may in fact be the perpetuating at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and “Doug Benson Loves could go even one day without watching a movie or that I inclination of Hollywood studios, many comedians have Movies,” his popular podcast. could keep my mouth shut while screamingly appropriate made the big leap from the written word to stand-up to The program brings together Doug and his friends movie quotes and allusions wish to escape upon the nudging movies and television shows, some with great success and (who include past participants like DJ/TV personality Chris of a casual comment made by an acquaintance; it has been others with minimal. Hardwick and veteran funnyman Brian Posehn) as they ingrained in my DNA to effuse film trivia at all times and to I may not be a comedian, but I like to think I have a sense provide hot-off-the-press commentary while the movie share said film knowledge with people who don’t really care. of humor that could win a wrestling match with the average rolls on. To be fair, a member from the film’s cast is invited This rather impressive but useless ability is what brings me wannabe Seth Rogen. So coming from my limited comedic to jest in wholehearted fun along with the comedians and to why I must abstain this week from gushing about foreign experience, I’ve learned the organic evolution of a joke is the audience. Past films in the series included a particularly films, documentaries or whatever else I seem to find so much shown in its most efficient light when it is not staged or brutal ripping on Friday the 13th Part III as well as the 2004 talk to frequently type into my Word document. A medium reshot. Comedy does not have time to worry about lighting motorcycle classic Torque. that is much more difficult than the moving image, is the live or camera angles because jokes are timely. That is why this Can you take the heat? image. That is to say, live entertainment leaves much more week Projections is dedicated to the hard-working comics up to luck and to the hope that nothing will go wrong. who can make us laugh live or from a recorded program. The Cinefamily is located at 611 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. If you strip a film of its director, the camera guys, the Luckily, comedian Doug Benson who is best known for For more information, visit cinefamily.org.

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Al Williamson Archives, Vol. 1 Originally released as a Web comic, BodyWorld comes in Creepy Archives, Volume (Flesk) a somewhat cumbersome vertical format that, like a lot of the Six is currently available. There’s a certain magic in discovering the sketchbook of a extras included (e.g. foldouts with character headshots and master. You see his methods, the aborted attempts, the casual maps of the town), while novel doesn’t necessarily add much The Losers, Book 2 greatness. You can pretend even for just a minute that you can to the experience. (Vertigo) draw that well. Still, Shaw continues to prove that he is one of the most A few months from Al Williamson is best known for his work illustrating Flash inventive and exciting young artists working in comics. their big screen debut, Gordon and the Star Wars comics, as well as his early work for Grade: A- the Losers return for EC. This first themed volume of his sketches culls work mostly —Mike Sebastian the second half of involving barbarians, comely cavegirls and dinosaurs, as well BodyWorld is currently available. Andy Diggle and Jock’s as a few unused Western pages. espionage epic. Betrayed The reproductions are incredibly faithful, right down to Creepy Archives, Volume Six and left for dead by a the yellowing paper. Included are preliminary sketches and (Dark Horse) rogue CIA agent known inks, figure studies and unfinished pages. One of the most With the adoption of the Comics Code in 1954, horror staples only as “Max,” the interesting pieces is a side-by-side comparison between a page such as EC’s Tales From the Crypt were dead and buried. Then Losers, a crack Special from an unpublished Xenozoic Tales and the photo references Warren Publishing got the bright idea to publish horror Ops team, are back to for each panel. comics in magazine format and circumvent the restrictive settle the score. In this concluding volume, we learn Max’s It’s a fascinating look into the work of one of the greats. code. The black and white horror anthology Creepy was born identity and true purpose. Grade: A- and would go on to showcase some of comics’ top talents. With The Losers, Diggle raises his craft to a new level. —Mike Sebastian This sixth omnibus collects six issues from the psychedelic The writing is just plain jaw dropping, the research behind Al Williamson Archives, Vol. 1 is currently available. era, from 1969-1970. Included is work from writers such as it meticulous. He brings to life the complex and fast-moving Archie Goodwin, Harlan Ellison and Bill Parente, and artists world of modern day global politics with remarkable BodyWorld including Neal Adams, Steve Ditko and Frank Frazetta. verisimilitude, all while dishing up some kick-ass action (Pantheon) These years were a period of transition behind the scenes sequences. His sense of pacing, his visual sensibility (captured Dash Shaw follows up his incredible Bottomless Belly Button at the magazine, with Parante taking over editing duties expertly by Jock) are spot-on. with another innovative graphic novel. from Goodwin while the magazine struggled financially. The Weaving together oil, terrorism, the history of the CIA, Set in 2060 after a second Civil War, the story follows a stories in this collection can be hit and miss, with Parente climate change and the future of the global power struggle, hallucinogenic drug researcher who uses himself as a guinea contributing perhaps more than he could handle. Diggle has transposed the espionage genre into the modern pig. He comes to the town of Boney Burrough where a new The reproduction of advertisements between stories, day with more vitality and purpose than perhaps anyone form of plant life has been discovered, which he soon discovers along with Uncle Creepy’s bad puns, add a fun time capsule working in any medium. allows the user to pick up on the thoughts of others and begin element to the experience. Grade: A to meld consciousnesses. Moving in and out of the plot are an Grade: B —Mike Sebastian idealistic high school couple and their teacher. —Mike Sebastian The Losers, Book 2 is currently available.

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actor wants to meet him, you pay for your own ticket. I was completely broke at the time, but I was like, ‘Of course!’ The YOU WILL MEET night before I was supposed to go, I found out he’d given the part away and I was devastated.” She jokes that when she found out it was Kidman who’d A TALL DARK been cast in the role, “I was more understanding,” though still heartbroken. “But she dropped out!” Punch grins. Still, the part wasn’t hers that easily. “I really had to prove STRANGER myself to him,” Punch continues. After another round of auditions, where she was asked to Lucy Punch is a knockout. do “a number of scenes from the script,” she had what every

actor dreams of; a part in a Woody Allen film, something Keith Hamshere B y sasha perl-raver Punch sums up as, “Insane and very intimidating.” You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger follows what happens Lucy Punch in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger L ucy Punch is having a TKO year. The to a pair of troubled married couples, Alfie (Hopkins) and 32-year-old British actress has worked with the likes of Steve Helena (Gemma Jones) and their daughter Sally (Watts) and fullest advantage. Carell, Kate Hudson and Justin Timberlake, is about to start her husband Roy (Josh Brolin), as their relationships fracture. “I had a hundred gagillion ideas which I was constantly production in Nick Cassavetes’ new film and stars alongside After Alfie and Helena separate thanks to his growing pestering him with,” Punch admits, “and he was like, ‘Don’t Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts and Josh Brolin in Woody late-middle life crisis, he takes up with Punch’s character, tell me, just do it. I don’t need to hear about it.’ It actually gave Allen’s latest, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, stepping Charmaine, a call girl from the wrong side of the tracks who’s me a huge amount of confidence that he put his trust in me.” into a role at one point occupied by Nicole Kidman. Not bad thrilled to find a sugar daddy. It was a part that required a very Allen doesn’t need to be verbose to get the most out of his considering just before she won her part in Allen’s film, she’d particular – and skin-baring – look that Punch describes as, actors. For Punch, it was three little words that made all the been out of work for over a year and was pondering a new “that really unsubtle sexy that’s vulgar and a little repulsive.” difference in her performance. “One day I was doing a scene line of work. “Woody wanted her to be very sexy, so I went to my and I got a laugh from the crew and I thought, ‘I’m doing a Settling into a suite at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, last audition really dressed as the character,” Punch recalls, good job.’” That was until she caught the eye of her director. Punch explains that getting to be in Allen’s film took a lot of chuckling. “I was getting some serious wolf whistles from “I looked up and [Woody mouthed], ‘Stop being funny.’ And hard work and a little luck, all beginning with an audition construction sites and I thought, ‘OK, I’ve got this down. I’m he was right! This is the sort of part where it would be very on tape because, “Woody didn’t know who I was,” the actress attracting the right kind of disgusting attention.’” easy to go bananas, but the style and tone of his films, the offers good-naturedly. Liking what he saw on the tape, Allen After landing the role, Punch didn’t meet the notoriously comedy is really grounded. As outrageous as the character is invited Punch to New York for a meeting. retiring director until she walked onto his set the first day. and looks, I was always aware, having Woody’s eyes on me, to “Usually when you’re close to getting a part, the studio “I’d spoken to some actors who’d worked with him be truthful.” will pay for a [plane] ticket,” Punch says. “But because it’s before, so I knew I’d get very little [in direction],” she says. Woody and [his movies are] always low budget and every But that didn’t stop her from using her time with Allen to the You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger releases in select theaters Sept. 22.

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career in the ’70s and then the surprising part for me was going and revisiting that very dark part of my life in the ’80s,” tells BRUCE KIMMEL Kimmel. “I thought that would resonate with people because I was able to turn my life around in an interesting way.” My Life in the Slow Lane According to Kimmel, the book is not necessarily intended to warn actors or encourage them to pursue show business. B tay s eph nie forshee “I want [readers] to understand if they reach an impasse in their careers, it’s not the end of the world. I was at the end G rammy nominee and the ultimate jack-of- of the non-corporate era before the networks and the studio all-trades Bruce Kimmel has a confession to make: Hollywood had to be involved in every decision and every hiring. It was, in the ’70s was a lot easier to break into than it is today. Kimmel for me, more creative back then. I don’t know I would exist in reveals the details of this revelation in his 10th book, There’s this world.” Mel, There’s Woody, and There’s You: My Life in the Slow Lane. Speaking of the industry today, he says, “[The networks] After a seminar at Los Angeles City College with his have their fingers in every pie. It’s why you get the same movie alumni association, Kimmel sat down with casting director over and over again.” Jeff Greenberg (“Modern Family,” “Eli Stone”) to discuss the It was in 1993 when Kimmel made his life-changing evolution of the film industry. The two discussed the audition decision to become a record producer. That same year he process today comparing it with the “old days” circa 1970. received a Grammy nomination for the revival cast album of Susan Dey and Bruce Kimmel in “The Partridge Family” “I was driving home, and I started to think, ‘That’s a really Hello, Dolly! interesting story to tell.’ I did have an interesting career, and “When I got the Grammy nomination, I thought, ‘This writing adventure just might be about his lucrative time as a I had a career that very few people would have today,” boasts worked. This is great.’” record producer. Kimmel. “It was a story I never wanted to tell actually prior to For Kimmel, his choice to produce musical recordings “Even though I swore I wouldn’t, just as I swore I wouldn’t that event. But boy, did I have fun doing it.” seemed only natural. write the last book, I may write about [recording].” Kimmel shares with readers his experiences on set of “I have no real interest in mainstream music. That’s not Kimmel believes his next book will either be that or popular shows such as “The Partridge Family” and “Happy my field and I’ve been a fan of musicals since I was a little boy.” possibly the fourth installment to his mystery series. Days.” He also appeared in the pilot for “The Doris Day Show” While other record labels were releasing one or two show “I have been told my whole life if I had concentrated on where he met one of his heroes, the iconic Doris Day. albums per year, Kimmel worked on as many as 19 a year. He one thing, I probably would have gotten further,” says Kimmel. “I had been in love with [Day] since The Man Who Knew also contributed to albums for Broadway singers and concept “But my feeling is that if God gave you gifts and talents and Too Much. I always wanted her to be my mother. You just look albums. you don’t nurture them, it’s a sin. So I’ve never regretted at her and want to sing ‘Que Sera, Sera.’” “Some people would disagree with this, but I think I’m at trying to nurture everything I do.” In Kimmel’s book, he opens up about when his seemingly least partially responsible for bringing show music back to the flourishing career came to a halt and the crossroads he faced. recorded world.” There’s Mel, There’s Woody, and There’s You is currently “The two parts [of the book] are the joy of having that Kimmel has avoided it for as long as he could, but his next available.

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Blu Notes: Now in hi-def, Good to See You Again, Alice Cooper captures the glam rocker’s 1973 Billion Dollar Babies tour, an unrivaled rock ’n’ roll stage spectacle. The band’s five original members perform “I’m Eighteen,” “Schools Out” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy.” Also included are deleted scenes and commentary by Cooper.

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T hough only 24 years old, Bryan Sheffield listen to Fake Problems frontman Chris

Farren on stage behind a microphone and Fake Problems have soul. Amanda D’Egidio you’d swear he was a grizzled punk rock lifer who had hit rock bottom at least once in his life. Maybe multiple times. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. revved up the Three Clubs crowd. With a distinctive voice that conveys a hard-earned level of life experience that’s far beyond his years, the Florida-bred singer has made quite a name for himself as an up- Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. and-comer in the modern punk scene. Sept. 9 @ Three Clubs Along with his band mates, guitarist Casey Lee, bassist Derek Perry and drummer If it wasn’t for the musical instruments and the dimly lit stage, the Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Sean Stevenson, Farren seemed poised to take the reigns on a wildly changing genre and performance could have been easily mistaken for a NASCAR race show. The duo hailing bring it back to its piss and vinegar sonic roots. from Detroit walked on stage wearing matching race car outfits – Joshua Epstein, the Except he kind of got over that whole “being pissed off at the world” thing while vocalist and guitarist donned a Cheerios race suit, while Daniel Zott, the vocalist and recording the band’s latest album, Real Ghosts Caught on Tape. synth player, wore a Lysol race suit. “I didn’t want to be angry anymore. And the first step is to just stop singing about Hammering down hip-hop beats with a tang of folk, the duo rallied up quite a how angry you are all the time,” he says with a laugh. “That’s kind of what the lyrics in crowd at Three Clubs in Los Angeles. With their intense energy and drifting sounds, Dale the song ‘Grand Finale’ are all about, just letting it all out and starting anew, as stupid as Earnhardt Jr. Jr. had the audience spinning out of control. The aerodynamics of the band that sounds.” lifted up the spirits of their fans, especially during the song “Vocal Chords,” which is off Though Farren admits some of his own friends were slightly disappointed by the their new EP titled Horse Power. album’s shift to a more melodic direction, away from the grittier vibe displayed on their With American flags hung around the stage, this American-influenced setup was a last album, personal satisfaction needed to come first this time. cockpit for the two to zoom off into an intense release of music that was not only fun and “I wanted to scream less and sing more. That was something people were kind of upbeat but raw and melodic. Their winning streak continued throughout due to their bummed on, but I don’t want to be yelling all the time. The lyrics don’t call for me to be harmonization and full-throttle energy. yelling. That’s not what the songs are about,” he says. “It’s not an angry record, it’s more Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will be taking a hot lap around the United States to finish their reflective. It’s still upbeat though, because we didn’t want to make a slow, sad record.” tour, but I am hoping that the band decides to race back to Los Angeles for another pit The stylistic turn seems to also mark a personal change within Farren, something he stop. himself is keenly aware of. —Amanda D’Egidio “The last year was just a really big bummer. We had a lot of stuff happen to us. We had people die, in all our families, people that were close to us,” he says. “We were just compelled to be a little more serious about everything, more focused and talk about things that really matter to us.” And even for as open as Farren is with his lyrics, disarmingly so at various points on Real Ghosts, he admits that’s still only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. “There’re things that have happened that I just won’t write a song about.” Listing a wide range of stylistic influences, from Bright Eyes to Glassjaw to Saves the Day to Bad Religion, it’s clear where Farren gets both his penchant for pointed lyricism and his ability to convey raw emotion. Though, he does jokingly admit to a not-so-secret appreciation for the more stereotypical (read: more awful) romantic comedies as well, which may or may not play a role in that. Regardless, his honest and emotive storytelling appears to have worked in the band’s favor, earning the foursome a dedicated following that grew with each new audience they encountered during their stint on this year’s Vans Warped Tour. “We didn’t try to be ambiguous about who we are with this record; we put it right

up front. That’s why there’s no strings or horns or anything crazy on this record. It’s just Grier A.J. what the four of us are.” While the band’s punk rock beginnings are still readily apparent on their latest album, S. Carey’s set was calm yet enthusiastic. so too are some new influences, as witnessed on the Motown-influenced “Soulless,” for which the band also recently shot a music video. “‘Soulless’ and ‘Grand Finale’ were the two hardest songs to finish. ‘Soulless’ went S. Carey through a lot of different changes and we were going to scrap the song altogether, then we Sept. 14 @ The Music Box decided to give it one more shot, changed it around to give it this Motown, soul kind of S. Carey opened for Tallest Man on Earth at the Music Box on Tuesday to a crowd not beat, and that’s what took it to a whole new level for us,” says Farren. “For ‘Grand Finale,’ much unlike the music itself: calm and enthusiastic. The curtain opened to a great cheer it was just trying to get the right lyrics and vocal melodies for it. We had everything from the crowd, and some girl in the front row shouted, “He’s got a beard!” to which done, but on the last day we were in the studio, I was there from like, 3 p.m. to 9 a.m. just Carey smiled a shortly cut bearded grin before easing into the first song. working on that song. We wrapped, and I was up for like, 24 hours. It was crazy.” With a calm chord and a soothing vocal harmony, the mood was set for the evening, Farren may have sung of being soulless on Real Ghosts’ lead single, but seeing the or at least as far as that set was concerned, because when the diminutive Tallest Man on members of Fake Problems’ newfound sense of direction, inspiration and motivation is Earth came on an hour later things got way more boisterous. Carey even made a comment proof they are anything but. about the fact that the headliners have a very chill style, and the audience clapped and gave a little raucous cheer. This is not to say that the four-piece was boring at all, but Real Ghosts Caught on Tape is currently available. For more information, visit fakeproblems. rather, theirs is the type of show you watch with full agreement. com. —A.J. Grier

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Aloe Blacc – Good Things (Stones Throw) I admit it, I totally found out about Aloe Blacc through TV placement, as I’m sure many others did. I hate to be that dude, as someone who prides myself on my music-finding ability, but after hearing other selections of his work, I got over incriminating myself in revealing how I got into him. Taking a classic soul vibe and modernizing it with a darker, almost gritty edge, and sprinkling in elements of traditional jazz and contemporary hip-hop, Blacc pulls in influences from across genres and eras for what promises to be a masterfully produced album.

Bad Religion – The Dissent of Man (Epitaph) Winters Dan OK, so, with the release of this album, Bad Religion has consistently been making music for 30 years now. 30 years. Kings of Leon release their highly anticipated fifth album, Come Around Sundown, Oct. 19. Meaning, they’ve been punk rock badasses longer than I’ve been alive. With the exception of drummer Brooks a recording in the end, these guys can still make you feel like OCT. 19 Wackerman, they’re all old enough to potentially be my dad. you’re front and center for a backwoods jam session. Granted, I wish my dad was as politically outspoken and Kings of Leon – Come Around Sundown (RCA) generally as awesome, but the point remains that they’ve Bring Me the Horizon – There is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen This album can’t come soon enough, even though it feels like earned icon status by now. And despite the fact they helped It. There is a Heaven Let’s Keep It a Secret. (Epitaph) just yesterday that they were putting out Only By the Night charter the modern punk scene, they remain as active as ever, This one is less an album that’s worthy of anticipation and and that everyone was suddenly realizing that this band is and as capable as ever of drawing in new audiences. more just the peak of morbid curiosity. I’m absolutely dying awesome. Given that they’re kind of that band now, and that That’s the sign of true craftsmanship and authenticity as to know if the British hardcore band can put out an album there’s a lot riding on this album having a ton of radio hits, musicians. The fact that even after all these years of making that’s worse than their last one and have kids eat it up still. It’s here’s hoping they don’t pull the classic move of botching it music, the band hasn’t lost one bit of their biting edge and … like a science experiment gone terribly awry, that I can’t sophomore slump-style. Even though this fifth album puts willingness to challenge the powers that be in politics and abort. them more at like, grad studies level. Or something. society. I can only hope that I’m still that committed to my beliefs at that age. The Gay Blades – Savages (Triple Crown) OCT. 26 While the L.A. natives’ earliest albums are full of This is possibly the most legit album to come out this year sentimental value for punk rock diehards, each consecutive that qualifies as a pseudo-pop album. Walking a fine line Atlantic/Pacific – Meet Your New Love (No Sleep) release is right at home on the album shelves and in the iPod down the middle between big anthemic rock and dark, gritty, A more recent discovery, I’ve been entirely stoked on this file folders of each new generation to discover them. This one atmospheric indie, this duo can make bigger sounding music band since said recent discovery of them. Mellow and will assuredly be no different. than two people should be physically capable of making. atmospheric indie that manages to avoid the frequently seen pitfall of becoming monotonous and forgettable that so many Jimmy Eat World – Invented (Interscope) Mark Ronson – Record Collection (RCA) similar bands fall into, the Brooklyn natives upcoming debut As you may or may not have gathered from the other big The funny thing about Mark Ronson is that he leaves me with promises to be as memorable as it is emotive. But then, each column I’ve written in this issue, Jimmy Eat World just might a bit of a dilemma. I’m always utterly torn as to whether, given of the band members has a lot of experience at this whole be the undisputed kings of writing the timeless anthemic the opportunity, I would rather steal his musical production music and bands thing, so it shouldn’t come as any surprise modern rock album. skill or the contents of his closet. The dude’s an amazing that they’d turn our a very legit album together. No matter what stage you’re at in your life, what your musician and producer, but man, he’s a really snappy dresser past experiences or current situation are, there’s a Jimmy Eat too. Every Time I Die – Shit Happens: The Series? DVD (Epitaph) World song and album that are the soundtrack of your life. Since it looks to be a while before I can raid his wardrobe Now, if you want hardcore done right, the Buffalo natives of You may not know it yet, but they’ve written one specifically unbeknownst to him, I seem to be stuck having to settle on Every Time I Die are your dudes. In the event you can’t make for you. And when you hear it, it’s going to blow you away how getting a copy of his new album. Granted, he looks to have it to that Chain Reaction show they have coming up, or are perfectly it sums you. It’s practically got your name in the title. some awesome and varied guests on it, including the likes of terrified of being in such close quarters with an ETID crowd I don’t think they practice any kind of villainous sorcery to Alex Greenwald, Q-Tip, Simon LeBon, so it might be enough and the members of ETID themselves, you can experience the gain such psychic access to you, but their ability to practically to hold me over. And no, I at least won’t attempt to steal that. madness and chaos of one of their shows, concussion-free, tear pages out of your nonexistent diary will make you wonder from the comfort of your living room. Then afterward you if they do once or twice. OCT. 12 can, y’know, man up and grow a pair.

OCT. 5 Sufjan Stevens – The Age of Adz (Asthmatic Kitty) TBA, but sometime soon, hopefully… It’s been a good five years since Sufjan Stevens last put out The Avett Brothers – Live, Volume 3 (Columbia/American) an album, and if the track selections he’s previewed thus There for Tomorrow – Re:Creations EP (Hopeless) Possibly the catchiest indie-folk band you may ever hear, well, far are any indication, the album’s going to be worth the The dudes have been tweeting and dropping hints about at least this year, the Avett Brothers might actually be restoring wait. Stevens’ technical skill in instrumental and orchestral this supposed remix album of tracks from their 2009 album the good and honorable name of both the banjo and the arrangement is on point as always, and his lyricism and vocals A Little Faster left and right lately, and it really can’t come upright bass as legitimate instruments in mainstream bands. are as effortlessly emotive as ever. into existence soon enough. And by existence, I mean my While bands that put out live albums sometimes struggle to Stevens’ latest effort will satisfy the inner bougie art possession specifically. The band’s last album is an absolute make them sound like anything other than versions of their critic that loves to lord your cultured-ness over your heathen killer collection of infectious and hard rocking jams, but the songs bootlegged from the radio with a ’90s cassette recorder, friends without having to sacrifice the big, sparkling choruses dudes have done a lot of growing up since its release, so new half the magic of an Avett Brothers show is the intimacy that the closeted teen girl in you loves to sing along to when takes on some older material are a welcome addition to their they create in live settings. Even if you are only listening to alone in your bedroom. musical repertoire.

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Muse puts on the best live show of all time. Of. All. Time. The oeuvre of Jimmy Eat World perfectly chronicles the trials of growing up.

They did it. They got me. They sucked me in. And I hated obscurity, the band has consistently put out solid rock of the them for it for a good while, too. I might’ve been a little self- highest quality well after. FALL 2010 loathing at the realization as well. Next thing I knew, I was With an oeuvre that perfectly chronicles the trials of giving their first self-titled album a second listen and finding growing up at every stage, there’s not a single Jimmy song that more tracks that I really didn’t hate all that much. It’s like feels too young or too old, regardless of your background as a SHOW GUIDE some horrible addiction and I’m already on the downward listener. Few bands these days are as skillful at making albums spiral leading to an eventual collision course with rock that are actually timeless and accessible to such a broad range byo brien verly bottom. Thanks a lot, dudes. of audiences without having to dumb down their work in the slightest. Although, just to be fair, if ever there was a modern Muse The Black Keys band who has a legitimate shot of outlasting scene trends to Sept. 23 @ Honda Center Sept. 27, 28 @ The Palladium someday be an iconic band, I’d put good money on… Sept. 25, 26 @ Staples Center So often, an indie band puts out a catchy song, or even a catchy I know this is something of a big statement, but you know whole album, and you get stoked because of how catchy it is. There for Tomorrow/The Graduate what? It’s the first show of the Fall Show Guide. Let’s go big or Then one by one, those songs get released as singles and you Sept. 30 @ Chain Reaction go home with this one, yeah? OK, here it is: Muse puts on the find your enthusiasm wavering. Not because they’re singles Oct. 1 @ Key Club best live show of all time. Of. All. Time. Yeah, I went there. I or anything, but the more you hear those songs everywhere Yes, yes, yes. So much yes to this show. So much awesome beat that dead horse one last time because only a Muse show you go, the more you get sick of them. To the point you start packed into this show between these two bands. Granted, could actually warrant it. They’re that good. to get a little pissed at the band for writing music that makes nether of them are the actual headliners of this show, but Saying that I’ve seen the trio play at the Wiltern circa the you so violently angry now. they should be, because they’re both just that good. Absolution album era, right around 2004, is one of few Cool The Black Keys, luckily, are not one of those bands. No The Florida natives of There for Tomorrow are one of the Brag stories I’m still willing to spout off about, because it’s matter how many times you hear their songs, even the ones best bands coming up in the modern pop punk scene, even still one of the most memorable shows I’ve ever been to. that are years old, it’s impossible to get tired of hearing them. though “pop punk” is a bit of a short change on the band’s It still boggles my mind that they’ve gone from playing The Ohio-bred duo just writes such perfect mood music skill levels. While they are indeed infectiously catchy like a single night at the Wiltern to playing the venue of all L.A. and are such masters of creating a sonic atmosphere in each their genre and label mates, the foursome write adult music venues, but if there’s one thing frontman Matt Bellamy track, the songs go far beyond catchy verses and choruses. that is both intellectual and emotive in a meaningful way at knows how to do, it’s leave a lasting impression. From his the same time. With a live show that’s just as energetic, these stage presence to his unparalleled vocal range, the dude is Jimmy Eat World things together put them years beyond their contemporaries, a full performance package, making Muse one of few bands Sept. 28 @ Fox Theater despite being on the younger side of the pack. that isn’t made any less legit by having a huge stage show. Sept. 29 @ The Wiltern I’m going to go out on a big limb here with the following Jenny and Johnny Vampire Weekend statement: Jimmy Eat World is one of the last truly iconic Oct. 3 @ The Palladium Sept. 26 @ Hollywood Bowl bands to rise out of the contemporary rock of the last Oct. 5 @ The Troubadour I have to admit, I’ve done a complete 180 on this band in a decade. Even though the band has been making music I’ve said it many times over and I’ll say it again, Jenny Lewis very short span of time. I went from being of a mind that since long before Bleed American was released and plenty of can do no wrong. Even if she is performing with her … Vampire Weekend could never make another album again, longstanding iconic bands have put out music in the last 10 boyfriend. Whatever (cue my own indignation). for all I cared, to being mildly apathetic while at least being years, they just stopped making bands like this after Jimmy able to respect the fact that not a lot of bands can really Eat World started breaking into the mainstream around Anberlin do their style of music, to finding myself absentmindedly 2001. Though critics and elitists like to list 1999’s Clarity as Oct. 8 @ House of Blues Sunset Strip singing along to the lyrics of “Giving Up the Gun” in my car their favorite from the Arizona foursome due to it being their Oct. 9 @ House of Blues Anaheim when driving alone. last album produced in the confines of pre-MTV and radio Yet another band that has been hauling ass in the name of

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Florence and the Machine exhibits as much artistry in her perfomance as in her songwriting. Brien Overly doesn’t dance, but he still loves Robyn! making good music for years and is finally get some well- Kusterbeck is doing good work to restore the name of girl- Their last album proves they’ve legitimately graduated to deserved recognition, the fine men of Anberlin also put on fronted melodic rock bands. A powerhouse vocalist with being a band worthy of headliner billing on big stages, now it’s one of the best rock shows around. Having grown from being a charming likeability, Kusterbeck doesn’t need to resort just a matter of everyone else also realizing this about them a leader of the Warped Tour emo-pop pack into a full-fledged to cheap gimmicks to command the attention of an entire now. adult-sounding rock band, these guys have only gotten better audience. She also isn’t hesitant to share the spotlight with her with age since they started. As much as I do love the days when equally talented band mates either, but then, guitarist Blake Alkaline Trio frontman Stephen Christian would push the harder end of his Harnage and bassist Devin Ingelido are both really good at Nov.14 @ Downtown Brewing Company vocal range, their shift to more melodic stylings has sounded their respective instruments too, so why would she? Though I know San Luis Obispo is way, way outside of Los Angeles, nothing but organic and natural. they’re still playing smaller stages, rest assured they’re only but you know what? Man the eff up and make the drive up All too often, bands have that sudden epiphany that they going to be moving on to bigger ones from here out. for a band like Alkaline Trio since they’re not actually playing want pre-teen girls to buy their albums and end up failing within the confines of our fine city. The punk icons will make miserably with a sudden stylistic change toward pop branding. Circa Survive it worth your drive. Instead, Anberlin has opted to simply make more grown-up Nov. 4 @ House of Blues Anaheim music as they themselves have grown up, and it’s been nothing Nov. 6 @ Avalon Robyn but awesomeness in the process. I know the year is still only about 75 percent over, but I’m just Nov. 17 @ Club Nokia going to say that Circa Survive might have put out the best Just for the record, I don’t dance. Like, at all. One, because I’m Interpol album that was released this year with Blue Sky Noise. Maybe a rock ’n’ roll dive bar boy at heart and the idea of socializing Oct. 19 @ Fox Theater that’s a premature claim, but other bands have been hard with Hollywood dance club types makes me nauseous. Two, Oct. 23 @ The Greek pressed to match the sheer epicness of that album, with a few I’m … not very good at the whole foot-eye coordination thing, Interpol seem to be one of those bands that is a good judge close calls, but none that have yet surpassed it. From heart- but that’s still secondary in importance to the first point. of character. Not so much in terms of the people the band wrenchingly dark to hauntingly atmospheric to sweepingly But all of that notwithstanding, I still totally love Robyn’s members are friends with or anything, but more in the sense anthemic, this is about as artsy as the post-hardcore scene gets. dance songs. Just because I don’t dance to them doesn’t mean I that you can ask any random person on the street what their can’t still appreciate them, thankyouverymuch. opinion of the band is in order to get a pretty decent look into Florence and the Machine their psyche. Nov. 6-8 @ The Wiltern Every Time I Die Go ahead, test it one day. Ask someone you know what Things seem to have taken off for Florence here really quickly Nov. 17 @ Chain Reaction they think of Interpol. If they reply that they don’t like the and in a really big way, but you know, girl can sing. In a really Right around this time of year, you’ll be nearing the end of band, you may not want to trust or socialize with that person epic way. And there’s as much artistry in her performance as your fall semester and holiday time is right around the corner anymore. They’re probably stealing from you, trying to hit there is in her songwriting, something few artists can claim too. The rest of existence is going to make you want to punch on your significant other or attempting to kill you in your without having to wear a deli platter to an awards show in yourself in the face repeatedly at about this time every year, sleep. Or worse yet, they’re probably that one friend you have order to maintain the persona. so why not see one of the best hardcore bands around at one who is always talking about how stoked they are on the new of the smallest venues in SoCal and let someone else do it for Nickelback album. Mayday Parade you? Nov. 13 @ House of Blues Anaheim And by someone else, I mean ETID frontman Keith VersaEmerge Nov.17 @ House of Blues Sunset Strip Buckley. Granted, it seems counterintuitive to what the band Oct. 27 @ The Troubadour This band has been criminally overlooked and unappreciated is all about by having this show at an all-ages venue that Oct. 29 @ Chain Reaction for entirely too long. The Florida-bred fivesome writes some doesn’t serve alcohol … maybe they were all raging a little too While many other girls fronting bands like to use their stage of the most infectious pop punk out there right now, but hard when booking this particular show, but Buckley and his time to indulge their egos and needs for attention without unlike many of their contemporaries, they’ve managed to do crew are a band you can put your faith in, so I’ll withhold any of the actual musical skill to back up that bravado, Sierra it without coming off like a children’s band. judgment for now.

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Black Mountain of a melodic metal feel to it; at the other end of the spectrum soul on the funky and T.O.P.-like “A Perfect Storm,” but Wilderness Heart the relaxed “Oh You Know” is the album’s only slow ballad. later in the set he waxes sublime for “New Years Song,” a (Jagjaguwar) DITP clearly doesn’t need help to make a good album but jazzy cut that shows off his ability to scat with the best of Wilderness Heart finds Black Mountain shedding quite a bit Hayley Williams of Paramore guests on “Fallen,” a harmony- them. Likewise, the two offerings featuring the foggy-voiced of the dark aura that usually cloaks their work. That’s not laden sparkler that’s bound to grab tons of airplay. Kleyton are very different; “Love #1” is set to a samba melody to say that all is rosy. The acoustic psych/folk of “Radiant Grade: B à la Santana while “And Then Golf” is a big band blues Hearts” looks over its shoulder at a passionate life that went —Kevin Wierzbicki number. nowhere, and the slightly sludgy “Rollercoaster” features Death in the Park is currently available. The ladies have a chance to interpret Brand here too; lyrics that reflect the belief that there’s a yang to every yin in Cara Lee Pendlebury sings “I Just Don’t Know,” a ballad in any given situation and getting the two forces to align isn’t Josiah Leming an Alicia Keys vein while actress and background singer always the easiest thing to do. Come On Kid for dozens of stars Shea Chambers tackles the cinematic “A But songs like “Old Fangs,” despite its ominous title, are (Reprise) Moment in Time,” one of the few numbers here that is not much more carefree. “Old Fangs” buzzes with psych-rocking Josiah Leming’s voice rhythm and blues. Other singers contributing include Chuy electric guitar, floats on an organ riff that many will recognize hits each note just Gomez, Marcos Mendoza and Avi Machel J. as a nod to Deep Purple’s “Highway Star” and features a right every time. His Grade: B traditional verse-chorus-bridge type arrangement; the quit- beauteous voice slices —Kevin Wierzbicki thinking-and-bob-your-head song is a perfect mash-up of each song’s musical Contemporary Songs is currently available. classic rock and pop genius as displayed by someone like arrangement, and it Billy Corgan. doesn’t sound pitchy Luke Doucet & the White Falcon The coolest thing about Black Mountain is that at all. He appeared Steel City Trawler whether they’re incorporating bits of Black Sabbath (“Let on “American Idol” (Six Shooter) Spirits Ride”), Jefferson Airplane (“The Way To Gone”) or Season 7 and was On his latest long-player, Steel City Trawler, Canadian X (“Wilderness Heart”) into their music, you can count sent home with no chance to advance to the semifinals. Why? rocker Luke Doucet – probably best known as part of on them to take these seeds and come up with their own That’s another story, but what stands true is that this singer- Sarah McLachlan’s touring band – furnishes guitar-heavy interesting hybrids. songwriter’s first solo album, Come On Kid, is two thumbs journeyman rock numbers about life in industrialized Grade: B way up. Hamilton, Ontario, dubbed Steel City by residents. Doucet —Kevin Wierzbicki Leming is like the guy next door who likes to sing karaoke explores topics such as sleeplessness (Neil Young & Crazy Wilderness Heart is currently available. in the afternoon at max volume, but the difference would be Horse-esque “You Gotta Get It”), loneliness (classic rock that this guy actually has the major pipes to go big and sell thumper “Some of You Folks”), relationships (indie rocker Blonde Redhead records. He might even be the next heartthrob, perhaps. “Love and a Steady Hand”) and inspiration: themes are Penny Sparkle Leming’s a natural. His voice is alluring. He plays the credibly delved into through the viewpoint of a Hamilton (4AD) guitar and piano throughout his album and his signature local. Forget summer romances, fall in love this autumn with the one-of-a-kind lyrics are present in all of his album’s nine However, bland “Ballad of Ian Curtis” – a study of the soundtrack of your next passionate affair. Dreamy Sicilian- easy-to-relate-to pop songs. If you like bands such as Keane iconic Joy Division singer – is less character sketch and more Japanese trio Blonde Redhead is back with a new album, and the Fray, Leming falls right into place. colorless rocker. Doucet also falters on an unconvincing, Ryan Penny Sparkle, and their loyal hipsteratti won’t be the only Grade: B+ Adams-ish translation of Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown.” The ones captivated by their collection of enchanting melodies. —Christine Hernandez Digipak album, as opposed to the digital version, contains a Featuring simple drumming and plenty of airy synths, Come On Kid is currently available. 20-page graphic booklet by Robert Crumb-like artist David Kazu Makino, along with twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Collier, who illustrates Doucet’s lyrics via a vibrant tour of Pace, abandoned their Sonic Youth shadow for a breathtaking Justin Townes Earle Hamilton: It provides a keen insight into Doucet’s working sound that’s theirs. “Here Sometimes” lures listeners with its Harlem River Blues people narratives. hypnotic Amazonian beats orchestrated by Makino’s delicate (Bloodshot) Grade: C vocals, possessing a melancholy magic that has made the Roots musician Justin Townes Earle brings measured —Doug Simpson band famous. “Everything Is Wrong” is shoegazing at its maturity to his third record, the half-hour, 11-track outing Steel City Trawler is currently available. finest with each sudden thump of a heartbeat leading to a Harlem River Blues. Like his father, Steve Earle, Justin’s question of whether to stay alone or satisfy one’s pleasures songs are versed in mortality, transformation and American Vincent Minor with another. Then there’s “Spain,” a tragic ballad where imagery. Vincent Minor Makino’s pleads for a better life are shaken up by gentle Harlem River Blues is a blending of urban and rural that (Social Science) cosmic blips. displays Earle’s Tennessee upbringing and current residence In the laid-back Penny Sparkle, like a doomed fling, is wildly intoxicating in New York City. On the folk-rock title track, Earle emulates world of indie music, and certain to end, yet you’ll embrace its sweet possibilities. Billy Bragg while singing about one man’s determination there is the ever- Blonde Redhead continues to shine and that’s something any to end his troubles: “Lord I’m going uptown to the Harlem present risk that the fan will treasure. River to drown.” cool detachment Grade: A- Earle proficiently replicates rockabilly with arousal of the lead singer — Stephanie Nolasco exhortation “Move Over Mama” and on the most effective and the understated Penny Sparkle is currently available. piece, the country-blues “Workin’ for the MTA,” Earle melody lines can go restructures a typical railroad story into a new generation’s from chill to sleep Death in the Park labor in the subway. Earle’s overcast, self-assured voice adds inducing. If you Self-titled weight to lyrical details of loss, hope and convictions, and are not a fan of piano-driven melodies by clever singer- (End Sounds) he gets poised backing from former Drive-By Trucker Jason songwriters, you will probably burn out on this fairly slow This is the debut album for Death in the Park, but the band is Isbell, Calexico’s Paul Niehaus and other like-minded friends. album. For those who do appreciate quick wordplay laid not without experience; singer Andy Jackson has previously Grade: B against simple yet amazingly catchy tunes, however, this held down the mic for Hot Rod Circuit, Say Anything and —Doug Simpson album is overflowing with songs that will grab hold of your Terrible Things. Despite the band’s name, the pictures of Harlem River Blues is currently available. mind and refuse to let go. “dead” girls on the CD cover and the stated goal of hoping The album starts off on a literally silent note with “The to create music with “a crime scene feel, very ‘Dexter’ meets Kenny Brand Trap,” but it is hard not to fall in love with the bouncy ‘CSI’ and kind of gory,” DITP play punk-tinged power pop Contemporary Songs “Late Night Show.” Each song opens with a quiet piano and that has an overall uplifting feeling. (Opcion Sonica) alternately builds to an instrumental chorus and pulls back, There’s certainly nothing gory about “Do You Want Me Kenny Brand is primarily known for his songwriting prowess. making each song feel like a self-contained collection of Now;” in fact with Jackson pleading his case to a departing He’s a singer too, but a Kenny Brand album is generally a set tunes. The effect is that the album never truly lets you in, but lover over ringing guitars and a hooky chorus that echoes of his songs performed by other people, essentially a various it is constantly compelling. the song title, the only thing violent about the tune is it’s artists affair, and Contemporary Songs is no exception. Grade: B+ potential for “whacking” other songs off the charts. With These are mostly R&B songs but done in lots of different —Jonathan Knell twin guitars sawing away, “How Much is Too Much” has a bit styles; Ellis Hall of Tower of Power fame sings with streetwise Vincent Minor is currently available.

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MUSICINTERVIEWS SARA BAREILLES Q ueen of Your Heart byta s eph nie forshee

S ince Sara Bareilles’ sopho– more effort, Kaleidoscope Heart, debuted as the No. 1 Billboard album, she’s been stunned as to how and why she became the Queen of Anything. In its first week, Kaleidoscope Heart – which features the single “King of Anything” – sold over 90,000 copies. Sara Bareilles puts Kaleidoscope Heart “In my wildest dreams I could not have on display at the Orpheum Sept. 28. imagined it was going to wind up as the No. 1 record. I really didn’t. I am totally shocked by that,” tells Bareilles. “We haven’t done a ton of high visibility promotion, and I have one song on the radio. I think it’s a testament to how amazing my fans are. To have those kinds of fans that are out there waiting and sharing it with their friends, it’s just been awesome.” A second album notoriously serves as the most nerve-wracking for many artists; even the unconventional Bareilles was swept away by anxiety. “The theme for me in this record is all about embracing change and embracing fear actually. I was really nervous to share music again and worried about people’s expectations,” admits Bareilles, who asked herself, “Was I going to be able to live up to what came before?” “I think the trick is to divorce yourself as much as possible from those sets of expectations and just try to be present,” she reveals. “Remember that any record is just a snapshot of where you are at any given time.” While often times the harshest critic truly is yourself, Bareilles has encountered harsher. After reading unflattering reviews of her friends’ records that had been released, Bareilles penned “Machine Gun,” a powerful pop tune aimed at nasty critics. “The difficulty with art is when you’re sharing your artistry with the world, it’s still a very vulnerable place to be,” tells Bareilles. “I just find it really frustrating sometimes that critics seem to have no issue with ripping someone apart top to bottom. Sometimes it’s a well educated opinion, and sometimes it’s just people being nasty.” Putting things into perspective, Bareilles comments, “Any way you slice it, it’s just one person’s opinion.” The process of narrowing down the perfect song selection for Kaleidoscope Heart wasn’t easy for Bareilles and producer Neal Avron. “This is the first time I’ve had more than enough material. We recorded 18 songs knowing that we were only going to get 12 or 13 on the record. We just kind of picked the songs that made the most sense with each other and really the songs that came to life in the recording process,” says Bareilles. “It was toward the end of recording I felt like, ‘OK, this is the record.’” While a few of the remaining songs have ended up as exclusive tracks for vendors like Walmart and Target, only time will tell the fate of the unused material. Equally as exciting as the album’s success is this week’s kickoff of the Kaleidoscope Heart tour. “I’m working on something with some old friends to try to have them come out and sing with me, but I don’t know if that’s going to happen,” reveals Bareilles about her upcoming L.A. show. As her fan base grows and the venues become larger, Bareilles strives to keep an intimacy with her fans. The L.A. stop, the Orpheum, seats about 1,200, but Bareilles is determined to still connect with the audience. “That’s my favorite part of being on stage is having that very intimate exchange with the audience,” shares Bareilles. “We’ve put a lot of work into making this tour special and to make this fan experience something that they will remember.” Though Bareilles enjoyed her time in the studio, she thinks it’s time to hit the road. “I’m really ready,” she says. “I’ve been waiting for the tour. I’m really excited to share this music and to pour my energy into the live experience now.” Bareilles extends special gratitude to Campus Circle readers. “I’ve been so overwhelmed by the support of people of that age range. I just want to say thank you to the fans that are out there buying the music,” says Bareilles. “I’m really grateful.”

Kaleidoscope Heart is currently available. Sara Bareilles performs Sept. 28 at the Orpheum. For more information, visit sarabmusic.com.

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GAMES&GADGETS Campus Circle > Culture > Gaming

bass and treble controls round out the system ($99.99), essentially giving you two decks and a mixer to work with. ION AUDIO The Computer DJ 2 Go bundle pairs the Discover DJ with the BlockRocker portable large speaker and amplifier unit; battery powered so you can take your DJ party anywhere GADGETS without messing with cords ($249.99). Keep the Music (and the Party) iProfile Turntable: Plug the iProfile ($149.99) into your stereo system and it functions as any turntable would, but Flowing this baby has a few other tricks up its sleeve! The iProfile is set up to convert your vinyl to digital files with a very easy by KEVIN WIERZBICKI direct-to-iPod transfer. Insert your iPod into the iProfile’s built-in dock and then follow a simple procedure using the Y ou’ve picked up the bevERAGES AND THE buttons and knobs on the turntable to transfer the music snacks, cleaned the place up a little and invited all of the most from the record you’re playing to your iPod (This works with The iProfile Turntable has a few tricks up its sleeve. interesting people you know; all you have to do now is line most iPod models and some iPhones; see Ion’s Web site for up some tunes and you’re ready to get the party started. a list of compatible models. May require use of your iPod go along. Or just use the included drumsticks to flail away on It might be tempting to dock your iPod to the stereo and adapter.). your own and see what happens. And don’t worry about the set it to “shuffle” but that could result in a mix that’s less than The direct-to-iPod transfer is best done with new and neighbors critiquing your playing; plug in your favorite set thrilling. Have one or more of these new gadgets from Ion on fairly clean records, but you can work with records that have of headphones and no one will hear your beats except you. hand though, and your partygoers will have a blast helping a few scuffs too. Download the included Audacity software The Discover Keyboard USB ($49.99) is a 25-key piano- you keep the music flowing. and plug the iProfile into your computer and you can utilize style keyboard that uses a USB cable to connect to your advanced editing techniques for sound normalization, noise computer so you can tickle the ivories anywhere without Discover DJ Computer DJ System: This sturdy deck is not removal and even to convert 78 r.p.m. records. lugging around a large keyboard and case. It uses no software, much bigger than a laptop and very easy to set up – just install Obviously, no matter which application you choose to and it’s small enough to fit in a laptop bag or backpack. the included MixVibes Cross software on you computer, plug use you’ll want your friends to bring over a stack of their The Anyroom system (coming soon) transmits CD- the Discover DJ into a USB port and you’re ready to go. coolest records when you show off your new gadget! quality sound wirelessly to speaker modules placed anywhere Use the Discover DJ’s browse knob to select your playlist in your home. Just attach the miniature remote transmitter from any mp3 or other music file you have on your computer More Gadgets: Learn to play the drums with Discover to your iPod and then use the iPod to select a playlist, control then put your own creative “spin” on things. Two jog wheels Drums ($79.99), a tabletop drum set with four drum pads volume and apply sound-shaping EQ effects. allow you to scratch or match up beats by bending a song’s and 50 drum, cymbal and percussion sounds. Built-in pitch. There’s also a way to automatically synchronize the learning tools include a follow-the-lights exercise to help All gadgets that require computer usage are compatible with unit to match up beats for you. A crossfader slide and volume, beginners get started and 50 patterns you can learn as you both Macs and PCs. For more information, visit ionaudio.com.

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byinw kev ierzbicki album’s proceeds go to First Octave, a music education- based organization working for increased music curriculum It’s a Mad Planet in schools. A few facts about Los Angeles-based Mad Planet, a duo Grab your copy Oct. 12 or pre-order From the Land of Ice consisting of couple Cooper Gillespie (bass, vocals) and Greg and Snow now at jealousbutcher.com. Gordon (drums, sequences): The pair met when they were both bartending at the now-defunct Hollywood nightclub Machine Head Ripped Off, Offering Reward Safari Sam’s, their new album, All Elephants, was recorded The Bay Area home of Rob Flynn, guitarist and singer for in their Silver Lake apartment and Gordon has one of the Machine Head, was burglarized in early September, and biggest ’fros in the business. some priceless items were taken. Thieves took the guitar that Mad Planet plays electro rock with occasional forays Flynn recorded the first Machine Head album,Burn My Eyes,

into trip-hop, and even though Gillespie has a penchant for with, his son’s mini Flying V and a guitar that was given to Bholanath Photo sounding sweet, many of the songs lyrically deal with less- Flynn by late Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell. than-joyful matters. Flynn is offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return Mad Planet’s Cooper Gillespie and Greg Gordon “I was in a deep, dark place when I started writing the of the Burn My Eyes guitar, described as a black Ibanez album,” says Gillespie. “I had just gone through a divorce, Strat, and a $2,000 reward for the return of the Dimebag House of Blues Oct. 31. Contest details can be found at and a family member was institutionalized. I found writing guitar, described as a blue Washburn Dimebolt prototype. HardDriveLiveTour.com. to be very therapeutic and healing. It helped me work Pictures of the guitars can be seen at the band’s Web site, through those things and deal with the loss.” machinehead1.com, and anyone with a lead is asked to make A Book for Guitar Players All Elephants is available now, and Mad Planet performs contact by e-mail at [email protected]. The Recording Guitarist, a new book by Jon Chappell, is at the Viper Room Sept. 29. designed to help guitarists know what to do when they hit HardDrive Live Tour Returns the recording studio. Chappell points out that there is a From the Land of Ice and Snow Sevendust is headlining this year’s HardDrive Live Tour, and significant difference between playing guitar live on stage The folks at Portland label Jealous Butcher Records have been the local stop happens to coincide with that most special of and the way it needs to be played in the studio, and the book putting together a Led Zeppelin tribute album for a couple of nights, Halloween. The tour is produced by HardDrive and details how to best deal with the recording process whether years, and now it’s ready to “Rock and Roll.” From the Land HardDrive XL in conjunction with their weekend and nightly it be in a well-equipped studio or at home with a desktop of Ice and Snow: The Songs of Led Zeppelin is a 33-cut various syndicated radio shows, and the outlets will be promoting setup. artists compilation featuring acts from the Pacific Northwest the tour with ticket giveaways, artist meet-and-greet passes Pros such as Phil Ramone, Alex Lifeson and Al Di Meola like M. Ward, Chris Walla, Laura Veirs and Mount Analog, and VIP packages. Listeners also have a chance to win “fly-in” reveal studio tips and tricks, and Chappell offers a detailed Rebecca Gates and the Consortium and the Long Winters. packages to see the show when it stops in Atlantic City, N.J., synopsis on achieving the sound of 14 classic guitarists like Loch Lomond, Knock Knock, Tu Fawning, Pellet and on the tour’s final night in Orlando, Fla. Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Dimebag Darrell, Kirk Gun, Testface and Kind of Like Spitting are among other Since October, 10 Years and Anew Revolution will also Hammett and Eddie Van Halen. The book is available now contributors to the two-disc compilation. A portion of the be on the bill when HardDrive Live comes to the Anaheim from publisher Hal Leonard.

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THEARTOFLOVE Q & A byuci l a

I met a wonderful girl who is everything I’ve always wanted, but there’s a catch ... she is in a two-year relationship with someone else. How can I win her heart in an ethical and right way? I feel I’ve met my soul mate too late. —Martin They say all is fair in love and war, so since she’s not married and you still have a chance, I say go for it. First, I want you to do some soul searching and ask yourself if you only want her just because she’s not available. If you are positive that’s not the case, the next step is to think of yourself as a product. When a company wants to steal customers from its main competitor, it provides what the other brand isn’t providing. So, your mission is to figure out what she wants that her guy isn’t giving her. After two years, people tend to get lazy and not put as much effort into a relationship. They start to take the other person for granted. If he doesn’t want to go to the movies, you can volunteer to take her. If she needs a ride and he’s not available, you can pick her up. Listen to what she says about him or their relationship. Make sure you never talk negatively about him though. You always want to have manners and class. At the same time, you should be dating and telling her about how much fun you’re having and the wonderful things you do on your dates. Eventually, if they do break up, write to me again and we’ll take it from there.

Write to Lucia at theartoflove.net. Read an excerpt from Lucia’s Lessons of Love at lessonsoflove.net. Listen to Lucia live every Sunday at 3 p.m. PST on latalkradio.com. Remember: Love inspires, empowers, uplifts and enlightens.

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Megadeth Rust in Peace Live (Shout! Factory) The final night of Megadeth’s Rust in Peace Tour 2010 not only celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 1990 thrash metal masterpiece, but the return of much missed original bassist, David Ellefson. As someone who was at the concert, I didn’t feel the intensity of that show could be translated onto film. There was something special about being part of the unrelenting audience who, at times, sang louder than Dave Mustaine. I’m glad that the Blu-ray does the performance justice by capturing the atmosphere and elation in every fan’s face as Megadeth rip through “Hangar 18,” “Tornado of Souls” and the ever- popular “Symphony of Destruction.” One downfall is that there aren’t enough extras. Grade: A- —Richard Castañeda Rust in Peace Live is currently available. HIV NEGATIVE & POSITIVE WOMEN & MEN… Ages 18 to 65 are needed for a UCLA immunology research study

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ONTHEMENU Campus Circle > Culture > Food

fresh handmade pasta are what you’ll find in this gourmet marketplace adjacent to its sister restaurant, Trattoria Amici. DELUCA’S As I walk up to the deli case, the vegetarian/piscatorial entrees with their bright colors and carefully arranged tiers are what caught my eye. ITALIAN DELI Spelt farro salad with sweet cherry tomatoes, cranberries, tender fava beans balanced with peppery argula lay beside 781 Americana Way, Glendale large, breadcrumb-baked artichoke hearts. When you bite into the artichoke, the pine nuts give just enough texture to byc eri a carter the tender hearts. I am delighted to see my “brown bag lunch” favorite Tonno paired with white beans and olive oil. I ’m surprised that I’m writing this: Outdoor I add a little balsamic vinegar to my plate for dipping malls have slightly turned a bit cool to me. Usually the idea of my freshly made baguette while I sample my friend’s Silician visiting the Grove, Third Street Promenade and the like makes Capponata. The bell pepper, eggplant and zucchini are me cringe, but Deluca’s at the Americana in Glendale has simmered in a rich tomato base that is not overwhelming – managed to win my heart. again, great for dipping! I love that you can put together a trio Not only does this small deli offer most of my favorite of salads and make a complete meal. Italian things to eat, but the combination of people watching The cold and hot sandwiches Deluca’s offers are All of the sandwiches at Deluca’s are outstanding. and the ever-changing live musical acts playing in the “streets” outstanding. Ask if Piero, the charming executive chef, will takes me to a place that well … does not feel like the bustling recommend a couple to you. This afternoon he chooses the enjoyed with Chef Piero’s fig spread), Toscana salami and city of Glendale. warm Maiale Panino (Yes, everything does sound better in take-home pastas made daily. The pastas are unique: agnolotti When you walk through the doors, the open communal Italian.), and thank goodness this slow-roasted pork tastes stuffed with tender cuts of short rib, seafood ravioli, etc. seating lends itself well to the feel of Europe that Deluca’s just as delicious as it sounds. I couldn’t get over how tender And what’s more, they sell wine and champagne to go. strives to emulate. One wall is windows only, a people- the meat is and how simple but elegant the accoutrement of Or, order a plate of the velvety and light Tiramisu, the fluffy watching treasure. And if the weather permits, as it usually the homemade tomato spread amplifies the pork. ladyfingers meld with the rich cocoa so well, to follow it with does, you can sit outside under the canopied wrought iron Not even halfway through my sandwich, my friend a cup of espresso is almost on the verge of overkill, but you tables. orders the Salsiccia, crisp, salty and delicious with the sweet know as they say, “When in Rome!” I arrived right in the middle of Saturday lunch service, and onion and sautéed peppers it’s paired with. There’s so much So now that I’ve visited Deluca’s in its entire splendor, I though there were lots of people and numerous hurried steps to sample at Deluca’s, like the grilled blackened salmon, am no longer an outdoor mall hater. But only because this from patrons and servers alike, I never got the impression that traditional eggplant parmigiana and the turkey lasagna. eatery off Americana Way has lured me to the … I shouldn’t I had to hurry up and eat. I appreciate places that generate this It gets even better with this contemporary deli because you say dark, as that’s a little harsh, but yes, the dark side. sort of excited but calm energy. can also shop Deluca’s assortment of imported and domestic Traditional Italian sandwiches, meats and cheeses and cheeses, duck prosciutto (amazingly delicious especially when For more information, call (877) 701-3354 or visit delucasdeli.com.

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compared to their other location in San Francisco. looked and smelled like your time at overnight bible camp I have visited this location and was immediately just with more booze. THE BIGFOOT impressed by two unique elements. The rest of the menu should please both sexes and any 1) The ability to purchase a 12-pack of Busch Light cans variety of gin, whiskey, vodka and even champagne lovers’ and have the bartender open each with a pocketknife. wildest palettes. LODGE WEST 2) While I have been told that though they no longer One interesting alternative for the sex-driven males (and practice this pastime, bartenders used to light the bar on females) in particular was the Horny Goat Elixir, which 10939 Venice Blvd., Culver City fire each night with some grain alcohol to impress all those tasted something like Jägermeister crossed with a selection currently intoxicated at that time. Unfortunately, Bigfoot of random herbs your buddies tried to sell you as weed. West does not believe in either, for better or worse. It is described in the menu as the house “performance- byO zACH B UrQUE Nevertheless, Bigfoot West still represents the core enhancing” herbal liquor that combines hand-selected pedigree of the chain and provides a wonderful supply of ingredients from herbalist Borna Ilic that (should) work unique drinks. together as an overall sex and energy tonic. “o Sh w me the way to the next whisky bar,” The extensive and entirely educational whiskey menu At a substantial $25, this foul, yet unique tasting croons Jim Morrison in the alcohol-drenched lyrics to the breaks down the variations; scotch, bourbon, etc., and the concoction is best left for those who are equal parts gullible Doors’ “Alabama Song.” histories behind them. Learning about the deep history and rich. While Morrison’s liver may have called it quits a while behind Morrison’s favorite beverage proved almost as The beer selection is surprisingly unique, ranging from ago, he sure would have loved the Bigfoot West, located in interesting as the drinks itself. the ubiquitous moustache-donning favorite Pabst Blue Culver City. Bigfoot is proud of their whiskey menu, highlighting over Ribbon to a variety of rare draft and bottle specials. All sorts While the bar has been open for some time, it recently 80 different varieties and culminating with their $65 19-year- of microbrewed Belgians, Hefs, IPAs and even an organic hosted an exclusive reopening that allowed some lucky old Willett Bourbon. I sampled this amazing bourbon and cider cap off this amazing alcoholic menu. writers to have the first crack at their unique selection of immediately cracked a smile worthy of this Don Draper- While the prices are indeed above average, other bars like choice alcohols. The bar itself, however, possesses a kind of approved price tag. It was clean, crisp and without even the Father’s Office have proven that the Angelenos are ready and style that can only be described as hipster chic. slightest sting. Life changing? You betcha. willing to pay a premium on exotic cocktails and beers, and The new location in Culver City doesn’t quite possess the As one may expect, their cocktail menu is similarly I would be hard pressed to find anyone disappointed by the inherent street cred of the Silver Lake location but packs in Prohibition era, consisting of some tasty and surprising selection at Bigfoot West. enough log cabin goodness to please even the most picky of concoctions. While the bar may have lost some of the hip, log cabin moustache-toting Angeleno hipster. I was able to sample the Thirsty Crow, which featured goodness of the original locations, Bigfoot Lodge West is a Seemingly everything in this modestly sized bar is made rye whisky, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and ginger beer. bar that would make Jim Morrison proud. What more of an of some sort of real or artificial oaky substance. The lights are Whether or not the Mason jar that it is served in improved endorsement do you need? dim and the bartenders suitably attractive. the taste is debatable but damned if it wasn’t one of the While it possesses the kind vibe that one may imagine tastiest cocktails I’ve ever had the privilege of tasting. would exist in a bar called Bigfoot Lodge, it fails to impress The Toasted Marshmallow, another unique cocktail, For more information, call (310) 287-2200 or visit bigfootlodge.com.

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byin marv g. vasquez great day in Pasadena for the Bruins on both ends of the field. For the game, Franklin finished with a game-high 158 UCLA Upends Houston yards rushing on 26 carries while leading the Bruins with The UCLA Bruins faced another tough matchup as the No. three touchdowns. The team struggled with their passing and 23 ranked Houston Cougars came to the Rose Bowl for a receiving a bit, but it was their running and defensive efforts non-conference affair, but the Westwood squad earned an that sealed the win that came against a very good opponent. impressive 31-13 victory for their first win of the season. Houston’s receiver James Cleveland collected 144 yards on “It was very exciting stuff, and hopefully it’s a precursor six catches, including a 10-yard reception for a touchdown. of what’s to come,” Bruin head coach Rick Neuheisel states. The Cougars’ offense saw five different quarterbacks Houston took a 3-0 edge just under the eighth minute participate in the position due to many injuries and setbacks. mark of the first quarter on a field goal, but UCLA responded UCLA is now 1-2 (0-1 in the Pac-10). Their tough with sophomore running back Johnathan Franklin’s 11-yard schedule continues as they next travel to the Lone Star State to

rushing touchdown at 5:54, and they never relinquished their face No. 7-ranked Texas Saturday, Sept. 25, at 12:30 p.m. Tribune/MCT Marlin Levison/Minneapolis Star lead thereafter. Two additional rushing touchdowns, including one by USC Prevails in Minnesota USC’s Robert Woods runs 97-yards for a TD against Minnesota. quarterback Kevin Prince and the other by Franklin, made No. 18-ranked USC stepped into Big-Ten land on Saturday, the score 21-3 by halftime in favor of the Bruins. Despite the but that was no problem as the Trojans defeated the Minnesota Woods returned a kick-off 97 yards for a touchdown in early offensive power, two key defensive plays led the Bruins in Golden Gophers by a score of 32-21 in Minneapolis. the third quarter. With Barkley struggling, Woods and the gaining control of the contest. USC’s sophomore quarterback Matt Barkley threw for 192 running game carried the load throughout. Junior safety Rahim Moore intercepted a Case Keenum yards on 17-of-26 completed attempts with two touchdowns, “It was a huge momentum boost,” Barkley comments on pass for a total of 42 yards before junior linebacker Akeem throwing two interceptions as well. Nonetheless, the Trojans Woods’ spark. “Everyone on our sidelines was going crazy. It Ayers had one of his own, but for 77 yards. Ayers’ interception earned the road victory, and that is what matters in the end in got everyone in the game.” began at UCLA’s two-yard line, so it came at a big moment in every game. Head coach Lane Kiffin admits that. Minnesota took two different leads in the game, in the first the game because it prevented Houston from scoring. “That is the goal, always, to win every game we play,” he and third quarter, but USC fired back with scores at different “We watched so much film throughout the week that says. ends of the field to maintain a close mark. The Trojans blazed we pretty much knew everything Houston was trying to do,” The Trojans enjoyed another stellar night with their up until the final minutes of the match with three unanswered Moore says. “With that type of offense being so dynamic, we running game, with senior Allen Bradford piling up the most TDs en route to capturing the triumph. didn’t let it confuse us. Nobody gave us a chance. They said the yards at 131 on 12 carries, including one touchdown and 56- Kiffin and his No. 20 team remain undefeated, as they defense couldn’t make plays. They were giving us all kinds of yard run. Multiple tailbacks saw action, but junior Marc Tyler now begin preparing for Pac-10 play this Saturday, Sept. 25, at letter grades that were bad, and we took it personal.” was the other to net a score. Washington State. Kick-off is at noon. UCLA added another field goal and rushing touchdown Senior receiver Ronald Johnson did his part with three “We’re excited to be 3-0, but we obviously realize we have by Franklin in the third quarter as Houston attempted to catches for 63 yards and a touchdown, but freshman Robert a long, long way to go and a lot of stuff to work on,” Kiffin come back, but it was not enough on what turned out to be a Woods perhaps produced the most noise in special teams. affirms.

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of the McCourt divorce trial last month, revelations about long, long time.” mismanagement of the organization and sketchy personal The desire to win a World Series is common among team THAR SHE relations have continued to mount. First, there is the whole owners, but with McCourt it has the distinct feel of a crazed charade of “family ownership” which Frank McCourt once obsession. He seems determined to accomplish his aims at foisted on the city. In court recently, Frank testified that he the expense of whatever stands in his way. There was a time BLOWS! never intended to share the team with his wife Jamie and that when this consuming ambition gave him a curious charisma. her “President and CEO” titles were strictly for appearance. Despite the deceptions that have cost him so much by way of Frank McCourt pursues white It has also come to light that both the McCourts used the credibility, there are still those who believe in him. He appears team to leverage over $100 million in credit to support an convinced that by winning a championship, he will win back whale. incredibly expensive lifestyle, including the purchase of the rest. Yet, what he may fail to grasp is that the old-time multiple mansions around the city. Dodger fans don’t just care about winning. They care about byrdnick dov u There was also the discovery that an assistant of Frank’s the integrity of how the organization is run. was paid up to $400,000 out of the team’s charity fund. In some ways Frank McCourt resembles Ahab, the captain T here was a strangely somber mood to THE Frank’s own sons received hundreds of thousands of dollars as of the old whaling ship, Pequod, in its hunt for the illusive press conference at Dodger Stadium last Friday announcing employees, even though they don’t work for the organization. Moby Dick. Standing alone on the bow of his ship, he remains that Joe Torre is stepping down as manager at the conclusion It was also revealed that the McCourts had avoided paying any dreadfully determined even as the signs of impending doom of the season. taxes for multiple years. With regard to the functioning of the circle around. His replacement Don Mattingly sat at a table flanked team, it was learned that McCourt approved a plan to raise Ah, but we know how the story ends. Driven by a on either side by Torre and general manager Ned Colletti. ticket prices while reducing the team payroll. megalomaniacal obsession, Ahab casts all human care aside, Standing at a podium next to the table, owner Frank McCourt And then there is the downright weird, like the revelation he abandons both wife and child in his quest to capture the began the proceedings by thanking Torre for his service and that the McCourts paid a psychic healer up to “six figures” for great leviathan. In so doing, Ahab not only destroys himself expressing confidence in Mattingly. He spoke directly to five years to send positive energy to the team via a television but takes his ship and crew with him into the abyss. Mattingly, “We’re going to win that World Series.” set, an episode Frank McCourt continues to decline comment It is the tale of those who pursue their own single-minded It was, however, that which went unmentioned at the press on. obsession without concern for those around them, a literary conference that was of most interest. The event happened to The list of topics McCourt refuses to talk about has grown representation of the biblical passage, “What benefit a man if coincide with a call from former owner Peter O’Malley for steadily since the trial began. After Friday’s press conference he gains the whole world and loses his soul?” McCourt to sell the team. In comments published Thursday McCourt briefly took questions from a group of reporters. Could it be that the somber tone so strongly felt at Friday’s in the Los Angeles Times, O’Malley was quoted as saying, “The When asked about O’Malley’s statements, he offered “no press conference was the dark foreboding of imminent current ownership [McCourt] has lost all credibility in the comment,” preferring instead to talk about his commitment disaster? Again we hear the voices of Herman Melville’s Moby city.” to winning a World Championship. Pressed on the subject of Dick. This time it is that of first mate Starbuck in his desperate O’Malley, whose family ran the team for nearly 50 whether he would consider selling the team, McCourt turned plea to Ahab, “Oh captain, my captain … it is not too late, years, is only the latest among a group of longtime Dodger staunchly defiant. With an intensity that was chilling, his eyes steady the course and let us away!” We are pleading … Sell supporters to voice their concerns. With the commencement narrowed and jaw stiffened: “I’m going to own this team for a the team.

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